Sec. 12-18. - Qualifications for appointment.

The following qualifications shall be necessary to secure an appointment as a member of the department of police: (1)

The applicant must not be under 21 years of age at the time of the application deadline.

(2)

The applicant must be of sound health and vigor as determined by a physical exam by the police surgeon, and by a physical fitness or agility examination given by the state municipal police academy. The applicant must have good eyesight and hearing, and if there is a question as to any defect found, the applicant at his own expense may go to a specialist designated by the police surgeon, who shall give a certificate as to the nature of the defect and its prognosis, and who shall certify as to whether the defect will disqualify the applicant from performing police duty. The applicant must have good flexibility and strength in his back and it must be without predispositions to constitutional injury, as determined by examination by a specialist in physical therapy.

(3)

The applicant shall never have been convicted of a crime.

(4)

The applicant must be of unquestionable energy and courage, of temperate and industrious habits, of peaceable and courteous manners, decorous and clean in his person and dress, respectful to his superiors, prompt and decisive in action and disposed to be zealous in the service.

(5)

The applicant must be suited to police work, as determined by psychological examination given by a psychological test center in accordance with state law.

(6)

The applicant must have an education at least equal to a high school diploma or GED.

(7)

The applicant must be able to speak, read and write the English language.

(8)

The applicant must be drug free as determined by testing performed by a duly licensed laboratory in accordance with state law.

(9)

The applicant must have a valid drivers license.

(Rev. Ords. 1987, § 12-18; Ch. 74, §§ I, II, 6-1-99; Ch. 646, § I, 4-5-16; Ch. 808, § I, 7-20-21)

Charter reference— Appointments to police department, § 7-1.

State Law reference— Appointment of veterans to police forces, G.L. 1956, § 30-21-12.